Health Benefits
All of the eight Glyconutrients help the cell to communicate, but they also have other powerful health benefits that are unique to each one of them.
The benefits of the eight natural essential Glyconutrients are:
MANNOSE
After years of studies on the aloe vera plant, its
"active component" was discovered to be Mannose.
* Prevents bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections.
* Lowers cholesterol.
* Good for skin enhancement.
* Necessary for the production of cytokines, which fight invaders.
* Major role in cell-to-cell communication.
* Stimulates collagen synthesis
* Prompts anti-inflammatory activity and tissue regeneration.
* Lowers blood sugar and triglyceride levels in diabetic patients.
* Plays an important role in vision.
* Crucial in joint protection, especially in cases of rheumatoid arthritis.
* Reduces tumour growth, by activating natural killer cells, which are involved in the elimination of cancer cells.
SOURCES
Aloe vera gel (acemannan is a chain
of mannose molecules), ground fenugreek,
capsicum, shiitake mushroom, ripe red
currants, ripe tomatoes, guar gum and kelp.
FUCOSE
Fucose should not be confused with fructose, which comes from honey and some fruits. Fucose is not readily available in food. However, it is abundant in breast milk.
* Influences brain development.
* Improves brain’s ability to create long-term memories.
* Inhibits tumour growth.
* Active against other herpes viruses, including herpes I and cytomegalovirus.
* Guards against respiratory system infections.
* Inhibits allergic reactions.
* Enhances cell-cell communication.
* Plays a vital role in developing a healthy immune response in infants.
SOURCES
Found in maitake mushrooms, kelp (seaweed) and brewers yeast.
GALACTOSE
Galactose is the building block of carbohydrate chains associated with lipids (glycolipids) and proteins (glycoproteins). Galactose is also present in human breast milk.
* Enhances wound healing.
* Increases calcium absorption.
* Triggers long-term memory formation.
* Promotes healthy gut bacteria (micro flora).
* Essential for proper brain development of young children and is in fact
termed by some as "the brain sugar".
* Prompts anti-inflammatory activity.
* Inhibits tumour growth.
* Enhances cellular communication.
SOURCES
Galactose is found in many foods and is found in nearly all ripe fruits and vegetable but also in dairy products. It is also found in fenugreek and kelp.
GLUCOSE
Glucose is created from carbon dioxide and water through plant photosynthesis. It is important to the cells as an energy source. Without enough glucose in your body, you lose consciousness, go into a coma and eventually die. Too much glucose can raise insulin levels, leading to obesity and diabetes; but too little can cause hypoglycaemia or worse, insulin shock (diabetic coma). The glucose in Glycell is from a predigestive form and not a digestive glucose. A predigestive form is not bad for diabetics.
* Potent fast-energy source that can be released directly into the
bloodstream.
* Enhances memory.
* Stimulates calcium absorption which aides in strong bones.
* Glucose metabolism disturbed in depression, manic-depression, anorexia and bulimia.
* Vital to brain function.
* Enhances cell-to-cell communication.
SOURCES
Kelp and aloe vera gel
N-ACETYL NEURAMINICACID
N-acetylneuraminic acid is more commonly referred to as sialic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid is abundant in human breast milk and has been shown to be particularly important for brain development and learning, and is an immune modulator that affects the viscosity of mucus, which in turn repels bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Animal studies indicate that N-acetylneuraminic acid improves both memory and performance, and levels of this saccharide decrease with age.
* Important for brain development and learning.
* Repels bacteria, virus and other pathogens.
* Has immune-modulatory activity.
* Lowers the LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
* Prevents influenza A and influenza B strains.
* Increases fertility, and blood coagulation.
* Lowers the severity of allergies and asthmatic bronchial spasms.
SOURCES
Is found in hen’s eggs, whey protein isolate.
N-ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE
This glyconutrient can be very helpful for the proper maintenance of joints, and can reverse (or prevent) cartilage and joint damage/inflammation. The popular supplement glucosamine, which is now widely recognized for its abilities to fight arthritic conditions, is derived from n-acetyl-glucosamine.
* Helps repair cartilage.
* Increases the range of motion for those with (osteo-) arthritis.
* May also help repair the mucosal-lining defensive barrier implicated in
Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and interstitial cystitis.
* Has the ability to reduce the progression of in vitro cancers.
* Has an antiviral property.
* Decreases insulin secretion.
* Immune modulator with anti tumour properties and activity against HIV.
* Vital to learning and nerve function.
* Decreases pain and inflammation.
* Helps generalized wound repair.
SOURCE
Shiitake mushroom and bovine
XYLOSE
Xylose is a special carbohydrate that has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties. Research studies have suggested that stomach cancer and colon cancer may be prevented with the help of xylose. Unlike regular sweeteners, xylose sugar has proven not to cause any dental problems. Some companies have substituted xylose in place of sucrose or fructose in chewing gum or toothpaste. It has been shown that xylose absorption is decreased in some patients with intestinal disorders, including colitis.
* Has antibacterial and antifungal property.
* May help prevent cancer of the digestive tract.
* Promotes the growth of healthy Intestinal flora.
* Healthy intestines create the proper manufacture and absorption of all nutrients. (Important in strengthening the immune system to help fight off any type of illness).
* Does not cause dental cavities.
* Is important for cell-to-cell communication.
* Its ability to discourage the binding of allergens to mucous membranes.
SOURCES
It is found in aloe vera gel, kelp, raspberries, psyllium, broccoli, spinach, corn, eggplant and green beans.
N-ACETYL GALACTOSAMINE
Research into this saccharide has been limited, yet it has been shown to be essential for cell-cell communication. Patients with heart disease have lower than normal levels of N-acetylgalactosamine. There is mounting evidence that it can help fight the growth of some cancers. Mother's breast milk has a high concentration of this sugar. Studies have confirmed that levels of N-acetylgalactosamine are changed in certain diseases. This suggests that N-acetylgalactosamine plays an important role in the prevention of those diseases.
* Heart disease patients have lower-than-normal levels of this saccharide.
* May help in the prevention of inflammation, removal of free radicals.
* May help in formation of collagen and in healthy joint function
(Used as an arthritis remedy).
* Inhibits growth of tumours.
* Important role in the immune system.
* Plays a significant role in the etiolology of joint inflammation and could be
important in such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis.
* Extremely important for optimal vision.
SOURCE
Found in bovine, red algae called dumontiacease and shiitake mushroom.
"There are currently over 2000 clinical studies world-wide, which prove the positive health benefits of Glyconutritions"
The Essential glyconutrients work best as a team and most have overlapping functions in the body, so supplementation with essential sugars works best when they are taken in combination. When formulated together just right, the absorption of each glyconutrient is enhanced. All of the 8 glyconutrients help the cells to communicate, but they also have other powerful health benefits that are unique to each one of them. Read on to learn about the unique health benefits and research related to each one of these special monosaccharides.
Although two of these sugars -glucose and galactose- are found in the food we eat their presence is important when the other 6 sugars are taken.
The essential glyconutrients work best as a team and most have overlapping functions in the body, so supplementation with essential sugars works best when they are taken in combination. When formulated together, the absorption of each glyconutrient is enhanced. Of course Glycell contains all eight essential sugars.
Mannose, Fucose, Xylose, N-Acetylglucosamine,N-Acetylgalactosamine, and N-Acetylneuraminic acid are difficult to find in our modern diet.
All of the eight glyconutrients help the cells to communicate, but they also have other powerful health benefits that are unique to each one of them.
8 Essential Glyconutrients
